Walking Culinary Tour of the Barranco District in Lima

Overview

Explore the artistic and bohemian district of Barranco in Lima on a 4-hour walking food tour. You will taste up to 14 Peruvian flavours, including dishes, fruits, and drinks. The tour features live cooking demonstrations with local hosts to learn how to prepare ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco sour. You will discover the history and culture behind every specialty tasted. The activity is available in groups (maximum 12 people) with a guide speaking either English or Spanish, depending on the selected option. Please note that the itinerary and food served may vary slightly by day. The experience includes food, alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee and tea.

Itinerary

1. Where the tour starts! Right in front of the observatory deck called "Mirador Saénz Peña" meters away from Casa República hotel.

   · 5 min

2. Barranco

   Stop at different restaurants, cafés and shops to enjoy Peru's most typical flavors, including ceviche and lomo saltado cooking demonstration. You will also have the opportunity to see how pisco sour is prepared!

   · 2 h 30 min· Admission included

3. Bajada de los Baños

   Walk around Barranco’s most iconic sights such as Puente de Los Suspiros y Bajada de baños. We will even stop at a local artist’s gallery.

   · 30 min

4. End the tour on a sweet note with a delicious artisanal ice cream made with Peruvian fruits

   · 15 min

How to use your ticket

We ask you to be at the meeting point 5-10 minutes before the tour starting time. Our tolerance for participants coming late is 5 minutes maximum passed the tour starting time, after this time the tour will start and we will consider it as a no-show with no refund possible.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Pushchairs are accepted for babies and young children.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Young children must travel on an adult's lap.
• The activity is suitable for all fitness levels.
• Passport number, country of issuance, and date of entry into Peru are required for all participants to be exempt from the 18% sales tax.
• Any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten, allergies) must be reported at the time of booking to allow menu adaptation.
• Vegetarian and vegan options are limited and may lack protein (no tofu or lentils, and limited use of eggs).
• Guides speak only one language per tour; please ensure you book the desired language.
• Pick-up and drop-off are not included.
• The guide will not wait for latecomers more than 5 minutes after the start time.
• The activity is not recommended for people with severe nut allergies due to the risk of cross-contamination.
• The group is limited to a maximum of 12 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure.

• No refund is possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.

Who is it for?

• Travellers interested in local gastronomy and culture
• Mobile people or those with pushchairs
• Small groups (maximum 12 people)
• English or Spanish speakers

What makes it different

• Tastings of up to 14 local products
• Live cooking demonstrations of iconic dishes
• Exploration of the bohemian Barranco district

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Product code: 66022P1

Activity offered by Exquisito Perú via Viator.